Settings and controls on the main page
Use the main page to view and manage machines and activations, and to perform
administrative tasks. Select the task icons in the taskbar across the top of the page to
carry out tasks. Select the view icons on the left side of the page to view machines and
activations.
This table describes the icons on the taskbar.
Icon | Description |
|---|---|
Find Machines | Opens the Find Machines dialog box. Use the dialog box to find and group
machines. |
Scan | Performs a scan and refreshes the machines and activations information. |
Export | Exports a list of machines, activations, Add-On Profiles (AOPs), or the log to a .csv file. |
Switch Server | Selects the server for viewing. You can also use this icon to add a server to the list. |
Schedule | Sets the schedule for automatic scanning of all machines. Enter the interval, in days, at which scans should occur. |
Account | Opens the Account dialog box, where you can sign in to the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (PCDC) and the
Updater server. You can also switch users on the server. |
Download Location | Sets the location for saving downloaded files. |
Preferences | On the Preferences dialog box, use the
About tab to view details for the installed version of
FactoryTalk Updater. |
This table describes the icons on the view menu.
Icon | Description |
|---|---|
Machines | Displays the list of machines in the selected group. |
Activations | Displays the list of activations on the machines in the selected group. |
Logs | Displays the Updater log. |
Groups | Lists the configured groups, plus All Machines . Select a group to display
the machines or activations in the group. |
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